Economy

The Household Travel Survey 2025-26 shows how walking, cycling and urban-rural differences shape monthly commuting costs across India.

Malhotra's comments come amid continued attention on the regulatory requirements applicable to large corporate holding companies and the circumstances under which they must register with the RBI.

The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to around 4.95% on October 22, recording its steepest daily decline since the March 2023 banking crisis. Investors moved into government bonds as AI-related stock losses rattled markets.

The move follows similar ATF VAT cuts in Delhi and Maharashtra, where the tax rates were reduced to 7% from 25% and 18%, respectively.

The suspension of PERM processing at eight technology employers does not cancel existing H-1B visas. What it does is force a question many Indian families have been avoiding: is the US salary worth tying your career and family plans to one employer?

Jakarta is returning to China's panda bond market as MSCI threatens to push it out of emerging markets. The coupon is a fraction of what it pays at home, but a sliding rupiah could wipe out the saving.

A property bust, shrinking population and cautious consumers have economists drawing uncomfortable comparisons with Japan's stagnation after 1990.

With an evolving world order, the world order of Gold has also transformed, according to World Gold Council's regional CEO Sachin Jain.

Jefferies' analysis of around 2,200 listed companies shows organised-sector employment growth slowed to 1.8% in FY26, while financial services hiring growth eased to 1.7%. Average employee-cost growth stood at 6.8%.

Two-wheelers are the most popular way to get to work in India, accounting for nearly 43% of workplace commutes.

Jefferies expects higher government salaries and potential arrears under the 8th Pay Commission to support discretionary spending in FY28. Implementation timing remains uncertain, while a weak monsoon and fading GST-related benefits could weigh on consumption.

The Deputy Governor also said that the Indian financial system enters its next phase from a position of strength.